Our Team
Jonas Loening
Born in the United States and educated across Europe and America, Jonas brings a rare international lens to community-driven development.
Passionate about finance, technology, and global impact, Jonas is committed to helping students turn ideas into action through innovative projects and cross-cultural collaboration. Through Development First, he connects young leaders across borders and equips them with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to address local challenges and build a more sustainable world.
Ibrahim Garba
A development strategist and social entrepreneur driving inclusive transformation across Africa as Founder & CEO of AYSA Africa and President of FIJADA Cameroon.
Ibrahim's work centers on youth empowerment, policy engagement, and strategic governance — promoting participatory, locally driven development aligned with global priorities. Through AYSA Africa, he leads initiatives that strengthen leadership, foster innovation, and support community-led solutions. At FIJADA Cameroon, he champions the role of African youth in shaping national and international dialogues on development, migration, and economic growth.
Alphon Percival Dalanguere
An African impact entrepreneur and sustainable development strategist, Alphon is dedicated to empowering youth and women across the Central African Republic.
As founder of the Central African Young Professionals Association (CYPA), One4greenafrica, and Gozo Resilience Hub, he leads climate action, entrepreneurship, and professional training initiatives. A YALI Mandela Washington Fellow and UN Volunteers alumnus, Alphon brings together his MBA expertise and field experience as an international interpreter to build resilient economic ecosystems throughout Africa.
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